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Visitors are welcome year-round to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, the inspirational home of Georgia’s Trappist Monks. With more than 2,300 acres of contemplative space, the Monastery is less than an hour from Atlanta’s international airport. The new Monastic Heritage Center – a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-­art museum – is educational, interactive and kid-friendly. There is also a bonsai garden, store and cafe. At the Abbey Gift Shop, which is the largest Christian bookstore in Georgia, visitors can purchase monk-made biscotti, fruitcake and fudge, all of which the monks sell in an effort to be self-sustaining and feed the local poor. You can also see the Norman Gothic architecture of the Abbey Church and take a quiet stroll along the lake, or spend time in prayer and meditation.

About Monastery of the Holy Spirit

Visitors are welcome year-round to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, the inspirational home of Georgia’s Trappist Monks. With more than 2,300 acres of contemplative space, the Monastery is less than an hour from Atlanta’s international airport. The new Monastic Heritage Center – a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-­art museum – is educational, interactive and kid-friendly. There is also a bonsai garden, store and cafe. At the Abbey Gift Shop, which is the largest Christian bookstore in Georgia, visitors can purchase monk-made biscotti, fruitcake and fudge, all of which the monks sell in an effort to be self-sustaining and feed the local poor. You can also see the Norman Gothic architecture of the Abbey Church and take a quiet stroll along the lake, or spend time in prayer and meditation.

Visited the Monastery on a cool rainy fall day so I didn't get to enjoy the full beauty of the grounds but thoroughly enjoyed exploring the extensive garden shop which had many amazing Bonsai trees of various sizes to admire and purchase. The garden shop...More

I’ve been visiting this Holy place for years and even when I moved out of Georgia I keep coming to visit. Of course the Church is beautiful but, I always come for the “Monks Chocolate Fudge”, is so Delicious and is a Chocoholic’s delights. You...More

The Monastery of the Holy Spirit is located in a beautiful wooded area with a lake. The monks pray 5 times a day and welcome 'quiet' visitors to their chapel. The gift shop has a wonderful selection of gourmet and religious gifts. The museum is...More

Such a peaceful experience. Food prepared by monks was delicious. A vast array of gifts for every occasion, and the monk who assisted us was a pleasure to talk with, thoroughly explaining all products and interjecting a little 'homespun' wisdom a long the way.
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I lived in Conyers for many years, and visited as often as I wanted. Having moved away I go any chance I get. Do you want to find peace in this crazy world, than the Monastry is the place to go. Beautiful grounds you can...More

I went to the Monastery because I needed some peace and quiet. I was upset over some personal matters. I walked the trail and I loved it. It was quiet, with a few other walkers, and perfect scenery. Please, just go!!!

There is only one its a nature trail around the lake. Geese and Ducks love you to feed them. Its not a place for a reunion Its all about peace and tranquility and prayer. You come here to seek serenity. Bring crackers... More

There is only one its a nature trail around the lake. Geese and Ducks love you to feed them. Its not a place for a reunion Its all about peace and tranquility and prayer. You come here to seek serenity. Bring crackers or popcorn for the ducks they absolutely love it.

Rooms provided include a bed, desk and reading chair. Most rooms have a shared bath. Bed linens, towels, and soap are provided. Retreatants take their meals together in a dining facility observing the same silence as the... More

Rooms provided include a bed, desk and reading chair. Most rooms have a shared bath. Bed linens, towels, and soap are provided. Retreatants take their meals together in a dining facility observing the same silence as the monks.
Retreatants may attend any and all prayer services in the Abbey Church and have a designated section in the monastic choir to accommodate them